Forest Glen sits on Chicago's northwest side, bordered by the North Shore Channel and Caldwell Woods, part of the Cook County Forest Preserve. It's one of the calmer, more residential corners of the city. Single-family homes line the streets, mature trees shade the yards, and families tend to put down long roots here. Dogs are a fixture in the neighborhood, whether they're walking the paths near Caldwell Woods or just hanging out in a backyard off Devon Avenue.
Chicago winters hit Forest Glen hard. The wind off the channel is real, and that means pets spending time outside come in with coats that mat, tangle, and hold moisture. Summers flip the script entirely with heat and humidity that make regular bathing more than a nice-to-have. Pet owners here deal with all four seasons in full force, and a groomer who understands that makes a difference.